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Chocolate Cherry Chiperoons

If a Macaroon and a Chocolate Chip Cookie got married and had a kid...it would be a chip-eroon. Which is exactly what you find here!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Servings - 2 dozen

Ingredients 

  • 4 4 eggs
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup flour
  • 2 Tbsp shortening melted
  • 2 tsp almond extract
  • 5 1/3 cups shredded coconut not flake
  • 12 oz. bag milk chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup maraschino cherries chopped

Instructions

  • Beat eggs and salt until frothy. Add sugar.
  • Beat thoroughly until thick and lemon colored.
  • Stir in flour, melted shortening (or coconut oil), and almond extract and blend well.
  • Fold in remaining ingredients.
  • Drop by teaspoons onto greased cookie sheets (or use parchment paper).
  • Bake 325 degrees for 12-15 minutes until golden on the edges and tops.
  • Let cool for 1-2 minutes and remove onto cooling racks.